Methyl 3,6-Di-O-(α-D-mannopyranosyl)-α-D-mannopyranoside (CAS 68601-74-1)

Methyl 3,6-di-O-(α-D-mannopyranosyl)-α-D-mannopyranoside is a glycoside compound frequently utilized in glycobiology research to investigate carbohydrate-protein interactions and enzymatic activities. The chemical structure consists of two α-D-mannopyranosyl residues linked by a glycosidic bond, with one of the mannose residues methylated at the 3 and 6 positions. Its mechanism of action primarily involves its role as a substrate or ligand in various enzymatic assays and binding studies. Researchers employ this compound to study the specificity, kinetics, and mechanism of glycoside hydrolases, glycosyltransferases, lectins, and carbohydrate-binding proteins. Additionally, it serves as a probe for analyzing glycan recognition and processing by glycosidases and glycosyltransferases in cellular and microbial systems. Moreover, Methyl 3,6-di-O-(α-D-mannopyranosyl)-α-D-mannopyranoside facilitates the synthesis and characterization of complex carbohydrates and glycoconjugates, contributing to the advancement of synthetic glycobiology and the development of vaccines and biomaterials. Its versatility and utility make it a valuable tool in elucidating the roles of carbohydrates in various biological processes, including cell-cell recognition, host-pathogen interactions, and immune responses, thus expanding our understanding of glycobiology and its implications in health and disease.